Matilda, Countess of Rethel

Matilda, Countess of Rethel (1091 in Rethel 1151) was Sovereign countess of Rethel from 1124 until 1151.

Matilda, Countess of Rethel
Born1091
Rethel
Died1151 (Aged around 60)
Noble familyde Rethel
Spouse(s)Odo of Vitry
Issue
FatherHugh I, Count of Rethel
MotherMelisende of Crécy

She was a daughter of Count Hugh I and Melisende of Crécy.[1] In 1124, she succeeded her brother Gervais as Countess suo jure of Rethel. She ruled jointly with her husband, Odo of Vitry.

Matilda and Odo had a son:

  • Ithier (1115-1171), who succeeded Odo as Count of Rethel.[2]

References

  1. Housley 2007, p. 33.
  2. Housley 2007, p. 31.

Sources

  • Housley, Norman, ed. (2007). Knighthoods of Christ: Essays on the History of the Crusades and the Knights. Ashgate Publishing Limited.CS1 maint: ref=harv (link)
Matilda, Countess of Rethel
Born: 1091 Died: 1151
Preceded by
Gervais
Countess of Rethel
1124-1151
Succeeded by
Odo


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